Career Pathways. Training Options. Approved by the Eastern Carolina Workforce Development Board, Inc.

Career Pathways Training Options Approved by the Eastern Carolina Workforce Development Board, Inc. Serving the citizens of Carteret, Craven, Duplin, Greene, Jones, Lenoir, Onslow, Pamlico and Wayne Counties

This guide is designed to provide you with general information on Career Pathways Training Programs that are approved by the Eastern Carolina Workforce Development Board for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I funding. The various approved training programs identified on the following pages can be completed within a two-year period and will lead to employment in high-growth, high-demand fields within eastern North Carolina. Below are questions to ask when considering a training program or education provider. How long is the program? When will I be in class? What kind of credential/degree/diploma/certificate will I have when I complete the program? How much does it cost? Is financial aid available? How do I apply? When will I know if I qualify for financial aid? Is there an internship with this training? What is the completion rate of the training program? What percentage of trainees become employed in the field after completion? Does the labor market data show livable wages where I can support myself and my family? Does the program offer job placement services? Is there someone involved in the program that can help me find a job in my field of study? 2

Let s Get Started! TABLE OF CONTENTS NCWorks Career Center Information 4 and Services NCWorks Career Center Locations 5 Training Options Questions and Answers 6 Advanced Manufacturing 8-9 Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources 9-10 Architecture & Construction 10 Business Management & Administration 10-11 Education 11 Health Science 11-14 Hospitality & Tourism 14 Information 14-15 Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security 16 Transportation, Distribution & Logistics 16-17 Training Providers 18 Estimated Employment Wages 19-21 Prepare for Success/Internet Resources 22 Steps to Success Worksheet 23 3

PREPARING FOR A CAREER When preparing for a career, consider the resources that are available in your local NCWorks Career Center, which provides job seekers, training seekers, and employers access to a variety of employment and training services. By offering a wide range of service options from free access to computers to search for job opportunities to staff assisted career planning services, NCWorks Career Center staff are available to assist you with getting started on the career pathway of YOUR choice. NCWorks Career Centers Services Include: Skills Assessments Evaluate your abilities, interests and basic skills Career Guidance & Counseling Explore your career options, create a job search plan, get help with your job search and resume, & prepare for the workforce Information on Training Programs Identify training options that will lead to employment. Job Listings Employers list jobs on NCWorks.gov Access Use our computers, copiers and fax machines in your job search Connection to High School Completion and GED Free classes needed to get your high school diploma or GED Occupational Skills Training for a Specific Career Explore a wide range of training options 4 NC Career Readiness Certification (CRC) The is based on established WorkKeys assessments

LOCATIONS BY COUNTY Carteret County 309 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, NC 28557 Phone: (252) 726-7151 Craven County 2836 Neuse Boulevard, New Bern, NC 28562 Phone: (252) 514-4828 Duplin County 192 Magnolia Extension, Kenansville, NC 28349 Phone: (910) 296-1478 Greene County 818 Highway 91 North, Snow Hill, NC 28580 Phone: (252) 747-3434 Jones County 509 Highway 58 North, Trenton, NC 28585 Phone: (252) 448-5021 Lenoir County 231 Highway 58 South, Kinston, NC 28502 Phone: (252) 775-6021 Onslow County 461 Western Blvd., Jacksonville, NC 28546 Phone: (910) 347-2121 Pamlico County 705 Main St., Bayboro, NC 28515 Phone: (252) 745-9934 Wayne County 2006 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro, NC 27534 Phone: (919) 731-7950 5

Who can I talk to about available career pathways training options? Visit the NCWorks Career Center in your county. Each NCWorks Career Center has professional staff available to discuss training options with you. If you are unemployed, underemployed, or have been laid off from work, inquire about the training opportunities that may be available under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. What training options are available under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program? There are a variety of training programs that have been approved by the Eastern Carolina Workforce Development Board. On the following pages, you will find the approved WIOA training programs that may lead to a certificate, diploma, or two-year degree. In addition, there are various short-term continuing education classes that may be an option, depending upon your unique situation, education, skills levels, and work experience. The flexibility of short-term continuing education classes may allow you the opportunity to enter/re-enter the workforce in a shorter time frame. What if the training program that I would like to pursue is not in the training guide? Regrettably, if a training program is not listed in the training guide, it is not approved for WIOA funding at this time. Reasons may vary, such as the training provider has not completed the application to be considered as an approved provider, training is not in demand in the local area, the cost is too high to be considered, the training provider is newly established with no performance history or is outside of the region, training may not result in employment, or estimated wages after training will not lead to selfsufficient wage earnings, etc. How much will it cost? Cost is dependent upon the training program. At the NCWorks Career Center, staff will review the variety of financial aid programs that are available. If you are selected to participate in the WIOA program, an individual training account (ITA) will be established for you in which your tuition, fees and supplies may be paid through WIOA. 6

How long can I attend training? Depending upon the training program, all approved training can usually be completed within a two year period. Your WIOA career advisor will review the course content with you and help you set some goals with timelines to successfully complete the training. Under WIOA, all students must commit to a full-time schedule, follow training provider s class attendance requirements and maintain above a 2.0 grade point average (GPA) to participate in training. What happens after training? Simply put, the purpose of the WIOA program is Employment, Retention and Earnings. Throughout your participation in a WIOA approved training program, you will meet with your career advisor at least once a month to discuss your progress and goals towards employment. You will have the opportunity to build your resume and learn of potential job opportunities. As a requirement for participating in the WIOA program, you must commit to diligently seeking employment in your training field. There are numerous job search resources available in the NCWorks Career Center to help you meet your employment goals. All you have to do is take advantage of them. How much can I earn after training? Become an informed consumer! Do as much research as possible before committing to a training program. We have added the estimated wages for each of the approved training programs on pages 19-21 of this guide. For additional information, visit www.ncworks.gov and look under the labor market information link for wage information. What if I am not qualified for the WIOA program? Most colleges provide scholarship and financial aid options. Contact your community college for information on available scholarship opportunities and financial aid options such as Federal Student Aid. To apply for federal student aid including pell grants and student loans, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at the following website: https://fafsa.ed.gov. Scholarship resources can be found at http:// www.studentscholarships.org/ The next few pages will provide you with information on training programs that are aligned under a targeted career pathway. 7

Advanced Manufacturing Program Name Credential Provider Name Aerostructure Manufacturing & Repair Computer Engineering Computer-Integrated Machining / Diploma/ Electrical Engineering Electronics Engineering /Diploma Engineering Environmental Management Environmental Science Industrial Engineering Industrial Systems 8

Program Name Credential Provider Name Manufacturing Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics Sustainable Technologies Welding / Diploma/ Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Program Name Credential Provider Name Agribusiness Applied Animal Science Forest Management Horticulture Sustainable Agriculture 9

Swine Management Turfgrass Management / Architecture & Construction Program Name Credential Provider Name Air Conditioning, Heating & Refigerator Architectural Electrical Systems /Diploma/ Business Management & Administration Program Name Credential Provider Name Accounting Business Administration /Diploma/ /Diploma/ 10

Program Name Credential Provider Name Business Administration Operations Management Financial Services Office Administration /Diploma/ Education Program Name Credential Provider Name Early Childhood Occupational Education /Diploma/ Health Science Program Name Credential Provider Name Nursing 11

Program Name Credential Provider Name Certified Nursing Assistant Dental Hygiene (Partnership with Lenoir Community College) Dietetic Technician Emergency Medical Science / Health Information Healthcare Business Informatics Healthcare Management (Partnership with Pitt Community College) Human Services Technololgy / Diploma/ 12

Program Name Credential Provider Name Medical Assisting Medical Laboratory Medical Office Administration Cartetet Community College Pharmacy / Physical Therapy Assistant Polysomnography Practical Nursing Diploma/ 13

Program Name Credential Provider Name Radiography Respiratory Therapy Surgical Hospitality & Tourism Program Name Credential Provider Name Culinary Arts /Diploma Culinary Hospitality Management Information Program Name Credential Provider Name Computer Information 14

Program Name Credential Provider Name Computer Programming Computer Integration Graphic Arts and Imaging Network Administration and Support Networking Support Technologies Web Technologies 15

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Program Name Credential Provider Name Basic Law Enforcement Training Criminal Justice /Diploma Fire Protection /Diploma/ Paralegal /Diploma/ Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Program Name Credential Provider Name Automotive Customizing 16

Program Name Credential Provider Name Automotive Systems /Diploma Aviation Systems Diesel & Heavy Equipment Diploma Supply Chain Management Truck Driver Carolina Trucking Academy Miller-Motte College - Jacksonville Campus 17

Training Providers 3505 Arendell St., Morehead City, NC 28557 (252) 222-6000 www.carteret.edu 444 Western Blvd., Jacksonville, NC 28546 (910) 455-1221 www.coastalcarolina.edu 800 College Court, New Bern, NC 28562 (252) 638-7200 www.cravencc.edu 133 James Sprunt Dr., Kenansville, NC 28349 (910) 296-2400 www.jamessprunt.edu 231 Hwy. 58 South, Kinston, NC 28502 (252) 527-6223 www.lenoircc.edu Miller-Motte College, Jackonville Campus 1291 Hargett St., Jackonville, NC 28540 910-778-9304 https://www.miller-motte.edu/campuses/jacksonville-career-training 5049 NC-306, Grantsboro, NC 28529 (252) 249-1851 www.pamlicocc.edu 3000 Wayne Memorial Dr., Goldsboro, NC 27534 (919) 735-5151 www.waynecc.edu 18

EASTERN CAROLINA HOURLY WAGE REPORT Industry Cluster Occupation Estimated Hourly Wage Entry Median Experienced Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Agricultural and Food Science Technicians $12.68 $15.98 $19.25 Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Agricultural Inspectors $14.32 $19.88 $22.24 Architecture & Construction Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $28.62 $37.82 $51.38 Architecture & Construction Brickmasons and Blockmasons $13.48 $14.74 $20.70 Architecture & Construction Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $12.64 $16.38 $18.64 Architecture & Construction Electricians $15.71 $19.95 $23.12 Architecture & Construction First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Work $15.67 $22.31 $26.93 Architecture & Construction Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $14.71 $19.38 $23.15 Architecture & Construction Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $15.46 $19.85 $22.94 Architecture & Construction Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $14.04 $18.49 $21.94 Business, Management & Administration Services Business, Management & Administration Services Business, Management & Administration Services Accountants and Auditors $23.54 $31.98 $41.74 Financial Specialists, All Other $22.51 $30.36 $41.21 Human Resources Specialists $18.44 $26.98 $35.99 Business, Management & Administration Services Education & Training Education & Training Administrative Assistants Except Legal, Medical Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $12.10 $16.55 $18.99 $14.95 $22.60 $27.32 $9.64 $12.61 $15.73 Health Science Dental Hygienists $25.99 $33.06 $35.83 Health Science Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics $11.98 $16.17 $18.64 19

EASTERN CAROLINA HOURLY WAGE REPORT Industry Cluster Occupation Estimated Hourly Wage Entry Median Experienced Health Science Health Science Health Science Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians Medical Records and Health Information Technicians $16.68 $20.55 $22.32 $14.72 $18.54 $21.20 $12.15 $16.02 $19.61 Health Science Nuclear Medicine Technologists $26.68 $31.32 $34.89 Health Science Occupational Therapists $29.00 $39.11 $44.32 Health Science Pharmacy Technicians $10.07 $13.87 $16.19 Health Science Physical Therapists $31.00 $38.97 $43.87 Health Science Radiation Therapists $28.81 $36.02 $40.84 Health Science Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $20.43 $26.86 $30.79 Health Science Registered Nurses $22.76 $28.65 $32.85 Health Science Respiratory Therapists $21.38 $26.16 $28.48 Health Science Surgical Technologists $16.51 $19.71 $21.83 Hospitality & Tourism Chefs and Head Cooks $15.99 $22.73 $27.93 Hospitality & Tourism Lodging Managers $16.80 $23.83 $30.95 Information Computer Network Support Specialists $18.71 $30.08 $37.51 Information Computer Programmers $26.72 $41.13 $50.26 Information Computer User Support Specialists $15.11 $23.06 $29.78 Information Database Administrators $25.10 $42.05 $49.82 20

EASTERN CAROLINA HOURLY WAGE REPORT Industry Cluster Occupation Estimated Hourly Wage Entry Median Experienced Information Web Developers $20.15 $33.63 $41.87 Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Firefighters $10.69 $15.47 $19.41 Correctional Officers and Jailers $14.28 $15.11 $17.60 Paralegals and Legal Assistants $14.45 $20.45 $27.33 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $15.81 $20.84 $24.79 Manufacturing Manufacturing Manufacturing Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic Electrical and Electronics Engineering Equipment Assemblers Environmental Science and Protection Technicians $15.51 $21.45 $24.83 $15.65 $22.90 $27.48 $13.35 $18.94 $22.14 Manufacturing Industrial Engineers $15.09 $22.54 $25.86 Manufacturing Industrial Engineering Technicians $10.42 $14.01 $17.15 Manufacturing Industrial Machinery Mechanics $14.55 $18.84 $22.61 Manufacturing Machinists $29.21 $39.27 $48.51 Manufacturing Materials Engineers $15.40 $22.50 $26.64 Manufacturing Mechanical Engineering Technicians $32.34 $40.28 $48.14 Manufacturing Tool and Die Makers $18.83 $24.80 $22.82 Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Avionics Technicians $20.51 $26.90 $29.62 Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Source: NC DOC-Labor and Economic Analysis Division, 2017 $11.18 $18.13 $23.65 Crane and Tower Operators $19.28 $23.82 $26.38 21

PREPARE YOURSELF FOR SUCCESS Get the education and experience needed to succeed in your chosen field. Research prospective employers. Earn your Career Readiness. Tailor your resume to each job opening. Memorize the details of your resume. Rehearse the interview. Anticipate what you will be asked. Tell everyone you know about your job search. Seek advice and ask for leads from people in your field of interest. Attend job fairs, seminars and workshops relating to your line of work. Use social media such as Linkedin to make contacts and develop leads. INTERNET RESOURCES TO CHECK OUT NCWorks Online: www.ncworks.gov College Foundation of North Carolina: https://www.cfnc.org/index.jsp My Skills, My Future: https://www.myskillsmyfuture.org/ My Next Move: https://www.mynextmove.org/ Eastern Carolina Workforce Development Board, Inc.: www.ecwdb.org 22

Get Started: Steps for: Date: 1 Create your Profile: 7 Meet With Employers: Check in with a counselor Register on NCWorks.gov Gather employment and education history Complete profile on NCWorks.gov Meet a Counselor: Determine next steps. Date Completed Identify Your Skills: Recommended Assessments: 2 3 4 5 Plan your Career: Explore career information Identify interests Explore labor market information Improve Your Skills: Explore training and education options Attend center workshops: (List below) 8 9 Set up your NCWorks virtual recruiter Get appropriate job referrals from staff Attend interviews well prepared Attend a job fair Land a Job: Arrive early Dress appropriately Arrange child care/transportation (if needed) Attend Other Workshops: 10 Earn your Career Readiness : Complete CRC pre-assessment Tutorials Schedule a CRC test Other Resources: Your Center Representative: 6 Prepare For Interviews: Finalize your resume Write cover letters Practice interview skills Improve your online presence Name: Location: 23

Communicate with Us! 1341 South Glenburnie Road New Bern, North Carolina 28562 Phone (252) 636-6901 or (877) 916-6901 Fax (252) 638-3569 e-mail: admin@ecwdb.org website: www.ecwdb.org An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. North Carolina s NCWorks Career Centers are an Equal Opportunity Employer/ Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. (TTY) 1-800-735-2962 (Voice) 1-800-735-8262 Revised August 2017